I wanted a 2nd opinion on a axle swap... I have a D35 under my 2k TJ and I just lifted it... I am in serious need of some new tires and wheels and I want to go up to a 33". I am concerned with blowing up my D35 cause its my daily driver and it can't go down for more than two days for repair... I was wondering if I could get away with just upping the gear ratio to like 4.10 and would this help prevent my destroying my D35. Right now I have 3.08 gears and I know I need a new carrier but I really don't want to throw a ton of money into a D35. I also want to get disc brakes as well and thats why I wanted to swap to a ford 8.8 with disc brakes... I just get the new shock mounts and spring pads welded on, a porportion valve for the brakes and a flange adapter for it and it will go on. However, I have heard complaints about the 8.8 being too big and draggin sometimes while wheelin... I new a guy who was running 34"s and still draggin it in some spots and I don't want to hack job the pumpkin to get it to have more clearance... I can probably get a D44 from a TJ that would bolt right up for around the same price.. Anyone's imput is much appreciated...
